Casa editrice: Wildside Press
Attorney Kyle Foster hated his job and was bored with his wife Carol and life in general. One night he fell into the temptations of the forbidden pleasures offered in the Dark Web and started poking around… until the Dark Web poked back.
Chelsea is part of an international team of archaeologists who are making the most of a tenuous cease-fire in the Syrian civil war to excavate and conserve the historic remains of the ancient kingdom of Ebla. The dramatic discovery of a new library of clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform writing brings to the surface international tensions between Syria and Israel. Will the revelations in the ancient tablets be hijacked by vested interests? Chelsea finds herself caught in the middle of an international tug-of-war. Tensions increase when a small boy finds some tablets inscribed with two types of cuneiform writing that will enable archaeologists to translate the rest of the tablets. The boy and the tablets become the target of international intrigue. Chelsea must enlist the help of Tony, a shadowy character with military training. But Tony is seeking a new life, one that will allow him to deal with his own demons. She must also call on the help of her colleague in the British Museum, Beanie, an IT genius. Chelsea must keep those she loves alive in an international squabble over who can lay claim to being the rightful owners of the tablets—and manage the greatest archaeological discovery of the century.Mostra libro
When the Devil takes the stand, justice must confront Hell itself. In a Chicago courtroom unlike any other, defence attorney Mira Shah faces her most chilling case yet: Marcus Vell, a tech CEO turned murder suspect, claims a demon possessed him during the brutal ritual killing of his lover. But as the trial begins, strange things happen. Lights explode. Jurors scream. Evidence rewrites itself. And cryptic messages point Mira toward a disgraced exorcist named Father Dante—her last hope in a legal system unravelling under supernatural pressure. This isn't just a defence. It's a summoning. And the courtroom is the altar. As demonic forces twist reality and ancient laws awaken, Mira must survive jury selection from the grave, opening statements from the damned, and cross-examinations of the dead because this trial isn't about guilt or innocence anymore. It's about the verdict the Devil has already written. The Devil's Witness Had Blood on the Gavel is a mind-bending supernatural legal thriller that combines courtroom drama with occult horror. If you like The Exorcist and The Devil's Advocate, prepare for a dark descent into possession, judgment, and the laws Hell never forgot.Mostra libro
Some Cases Are Personal. This One’s Deadly. Eight years ago, Luther McNeer was convicted of his wife’s brutal murder. The evidence was damning: his clothes were soaked in her blood, no signs of forced entry, and a sketchy alibi about sleeping through the entire ordeal. But his brother Vinny has never stopped believing in Luther’s innocence. Private investigators Mallory Carver and Tucker Randall have perfected their professional partnership, though neither will admit that their crackling chemistry extends far beyond case files and stake-outs. That is until they discover a string of similar murders spanning multiple jurisdictions—all but two of them after Luther’s incarceration. As they dig deeper, a disturbing pattern emerges: women reporting they’re being stalked. Police dismissing their fears, and bodies turning up weeks later. The stakes escalate when Holly Wilson’s murder brings the FBI into the mix, forcing Tucker to reunite with his former partner David Lewis—a collaboration that threatens to unearth buried tensions. But when another woman, Jessie Mills, comes forward with a terrifying tale of being stalked, the investigators realize they’re in a race against time to prevent history from repeating itself. Happily Never After is an enthralling thriller that weaves together a complex cold case, the devastating ripple effects of wrongful convictions, and the unexpected way a relationship can bloom in the darkest of circumstances.Mostra libro
Charlie Walden is the Resident Judge of the Bermondsey Crown Court, where he had hoped for a quiet life, but has found it to be anything but. With the job of balancing the needs of prosecutors, judges, 'Grey Smoothies', the humourless grey-suited civil servants, and the overall needs of a Crown Court he soon finds himself struggling to keep the peace and his own delightful humour. Charlie is confronted by a number of topical issues he hadn't anticipated; invited to join the Court of Appeal he finds himself faced with a case involving the 'confusion' of one of his team. In another a teacher must be penalised for defacing a statue, a huge and mysterious cat comes to the rescue in yet another case, and so the harassed Judge must pick his way through this minefield of exasperating cases in order to keep everyone from the cannabis lobby to the anti-slave traders happy with his judgements. No hope of a quiet life for Charlie then, but, as ever, he deals with the issues of the day with satirical good humour, insight and wit. Another entertaining and insightful look at the British court system and the long-awaited sole Walden novel.Mostra libro
Embark on a gripping journey through a 48,000-word narrative woven from diverse threads of drama, mystery, and human connection. From a web of small-town secrets to a chaotic diner robbery, the text explores the profound impacts of choices on sixteen compelling characters. The Nine Minute Diner captures the haunting reverberations of their decisions, revealing the intricate dance between fate and human agency. Suspenseful twists and poignant reflections unravel a rich tapestry of lives colliding, creating an immersive experience that leaves readers spellbound. In this novella-length narrative, every word adds depth to a narrative that explores the profound consequences of a desperate act.Mostra libro
Two steamy, emotional Romantic Thrillers from New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson. A rookie FBI agent determined to expose a killer joins forces with a seasoned negotiator who can talk himself out of anything—except falling for her. The head of the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit becomes a hostage on a remote island, trapped with a fake wife as terrorists close in and the danger ignites an undeniable passion. Tropes you’ll love: Protector Hero Forced Proximity Danger & Desire Found Family Enemies to Lovers Secret Identity Fake Relationship Happily Ever After Read more In COLD & DEADLY, rookie FBI agent Ava Kanas knows her mentor’s death was no accident, but no one believes her—except seasoned FBI negotiator Dominic Sheridan. When a serial killer begins targeting agents, Dominic and Ava must race against time to uncover the truth. Fighting a forbidden attraction while battling a relentless predator, their partnership blurs the lines between duty and desire. Sparks fly as they search for a murderer who’s closer than either dares to imagine. In COLDER THAN SIN, Quentin Savage, head of the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, finds himself in his worst nightmare—held hostage by unknown terrorists on a remote Indonesian island with security specialist Haley Cramer, who must pose as his wife to survive. As danger closes in, trust becomes their only weapon, and passion flares hotter than the tropical sun. Every heartbeat brings them closer to freedom—or destruction—as they uncover a conspiracy that could cost them their lives. Dark, emotional, and pulse-pounding, this Cold Justice® Duo is a must-listen for lovers of romantic suspense, fake marriages, protector heroes, and slow-burn chemistry that explodes when survival is on the line.Mostra libro
